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Trout HR 6th game in row; Ohtani blister, Angels top Astros
Read full article: Trout HR 6th game in row; Ohtani blister, Angels top AstrosMike Trout homered in his sixth straight game to set an Angels franchise record, Shohei Ohtani threw five solid innings before exiting because of a blister and Los Angeles beat the Houston Astros 6-1.
Nevin family: O's win 7th in row, Angels drop 10 under .500
Read full article: Nevin family: O's win 7th in row, Angels drop 10 under .500Dean Kremer combined with four relievers on a five-hitter, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 1-0 for their first seven-game winning streak in five years.
Red Sox send Angels to team-record 14th straight defeat
Read full article: Red Sox send Angels to team-record 14th straight defeatThe Los Angeles Angels’ losing streak reached a franchise-record 14 games when Bobby Dalbec drove in the only run with a double in the sixth inning for the Boston Red Sox in a 1-0 victory.
Angels lose 13th straight after firing Maddon; Trout injured
Read full article: Angels lose 13th straight after firing Maddon; Trout injuredThe Los Angeles Angels matched a franchise record with their 13th straight defeat hours after firing manager Joe Maddon, falling 6-5 to the streaking Boston Red Sox on Christian Vázquez’s go-ahead single in the 10th inning.
Phillies rally late to hand Angels 11th straight loss
Read full article: Phillies rally late to hand Angels 11th straight lossBryson Stott hit a game-winning, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning after Bryce Harper tied it with a grand slam in the eighth, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied for a 9-7 victory that sent slumping Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels to their 11th straight defeat.
Bases-loaded intentional walk part of Angels' win over Texas
Read full article: Bases-loaded intentional walk part of Angels' win over TexasAngels manager Joe Maddon ordered the second bases-loaded intentional walk of his career and only the third in the majors since at least 1950, and Shohei Ohtani homered twice to lead Los Angeles past the Texas Rangers 9-6.
Angels deliver blow to Mariners' playoff hopes with 2-1 win
Read full article: Angels deliver blow to Mariners' playoff hopes with 2-1 winJose Suarez threw five strong innings, Brandon Marsh accounted for all the offense with a two-run double, and the Los Angeles Angels landed a major blow to Seattle’s postseason hopes by beating the Mariners 2-1.
Ohtani hits 44th HR, but Astros tag him in win over Angels
Read full article: Ohtani hits 44th HR, but Astros tag him in win over AngelsShohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 44th home run, but got tagged early by José Altuve, Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros in a 10-5 over the Los Angeles Angels.
Ohtani hurls 6 innings, doubles in Angels' 6-3 win over Jays
Read full article: Ohtani hurls 6 innings, doubles in Angels' 6-3 win over JaysShohei Ohtani pitched six innings of three-hit ball to win his third consecutive start, and he also doubled and scored an early run in the Los Angeles Angels’ 6-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Ohtani delivers on mound, at plate as Angels top D-backs 6-5
Read full article: Ohtani delivers on mound, at plate as Angels top D-backs 6-5Shohei Ohtani struck out eight, hit two doubles at the plate and pushed through an injury scare to lead the Los Angeles Angels past the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 in 10 innings.
Hands to yourself: Complying with protocols proves difficult
Read full article: Hands to yourself: Complying with protocols proves difficultThe outbreak among Miami Marlins players has highlighted the major leagues' vulnerabilities, though teams were already reexamining approaches after the first few days of play. It's not clear how the virus spread among Marlins players, though the cascading postponements have focused attention on safety protocols. Teams were aggressive in the ramp up to the season while preparing to return to the field during the pandemic. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Joe Musgrove said social distancing does have negative effects on team interaction that are hard to overcome. I think thats the biggest piece that is missing.
Safe at home? Social distancing difficult around MLB plates
Read full article: Safe at home? Social distancing difficult around MLB platesHe was like, Youre bothering me, Im trying to hit, recalled Girardi, now manager of the Philadelphia Phillies. I said, Well, Im trying to bother you, Chili.Girardi doesnt think that kind of chatter will happen as much this season amid the coronavirus pandemic. Some plate umpires are expected to wear their own face coverings. Im just trying to show that its easy to do and its the right thing to do, Frazier said. Neither is MLB players must use face coverings elsewhere in the ballpark, but not during on-field activities.